How many fishing trawlers are there in the world?

As of 2018, there were an estimated 4.3 million fishing vessels worldwide, including:

Industrial fishing trawlers: These vessels are large, ocean-going vessels that use nets to catch fish. There are approximately 3,500 industrial fishing trawlers in the world.

Artisanal fishing trawlers: These vessels are small, locally owned vessels that use nets to catch fish. There are approximately 4 million artisanal fishing trawlers in the world.